US Bridges

KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI NE of JCT Ky 319 · Structure no. 098B00155N

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,533 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,533 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1056
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of JCT Ky 319
RouteState Highway 1056
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60139, -82.16528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2021)
Projected traffic1,533 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$396,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1056 over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.